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Connecting Europe Facility — Transport & Energy

Connecting Europe Facility — Transport & Energy

Offers research teams and institutions for Connecting Europe Facility Transport & Energy in transport and mobility, energy systems, and climate technology.

The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) is CINEA's principal infrastructure funding programme under the 2021–2027 Multiannual Financial Framework, covering two distinct pillars: CEF Transport (€25.8 billion total budget, including €11.2 billion from the Cohesion Fund) and CEF Energy (€5.84 billion). CEF Transport supports the development and modernisation of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-

Trans-European transport network (TEN-T) infrastructure modernisation and cross-border EU energy infrastructure, including Projects of Common Interest and cross-border renewable energy connections, under the Connecting Europe Facility.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: cinea.ec.europa.eu